Among the shallow coral reefs in the South China sea, a sponge coral called Melithaea Ochracea grows. This gift from Mother Earth is popular in the jewelry industry because it is affordable, grows quickly and is believed to be sustainable. Porous in nature, the coral must be stabilized, as in filled with resin or epoxy to be used in jewelry and carving. Kateri Quandelacy Sanchez's Tablita Corn-Maiden is sculpted from a vibrant apple coral. A tablita is a traditional headdress worn during ceremonial dances. She's adorned with etched corn and facial features are from overlaid gold lip shell, incised and filled with jet paste. Dragonflies and star elements decorate this approximately 2 1/4" tall, 7/8" wide and 5/8" deep wonderful piece.
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